There is hereby created the Mansfield Housing Partnership, appointed
by the chief elected official of the municipality. The partnership shall consist
of the following members:
A. The chief elected official of the Town of Mansfield.
B. Representatives of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
Inland Wetlands Agency, Housing Authority and any local community development
agency, not to exceed two (2) in number.
C. Representatives of the local business community, such
as local bankers, realtors and developers, not to exceed two (2) in number.
D. Representatives of public interest groups, such as housing
advocates, members of the clergy, members of local civic groups and representatives
of local nonprofit corporations, not to exceed seven (7) in number.
E. Local urban planning, land use and housing professionals,
not to exceed one (1) in number.
The responsibilities of the Town of Mansfield, in order to receive initial
designation under the Connecticut Housing Partnership Program, shall include
the following:
A. Submit evidence to the Commissioner of Housing that the
Mansfield Housing Partnership has been formed in accordance with P.A. 88-305.
B. Submit evidence to the Commissioner of Housing that sufficient
local resources have been committed to the Mansfield Housing Partnership.
The duties of the Mansfield Housing Partnership, in order to receive
development designation under the Connecticut Housing Partnership Program,
shall include the following:
A. To examine and identify housing needs and opportunities
in the community;
B. To explore the availability of any state, municipal or
other land that is suitable for the development of affordable housing;
C. To review applicable zoning regulations to determine
whether such regulations restrict the development of affordable housing in
the community;
D. To identify any necessary changes to such regulations;
E. To establish priorities and develop a long-range plan
to meet identified housing needs in the community consistent with regional
housing needs;
F. To establish procedures for the development of a written
proposal to achieve such priorities in accordance with said plan; and
G. To start an activity, development or project designed
to create additional affordable housing in the Town of Mansfield.
This chapter shall not be construed so as to conflict with any state
or federal statute, rule or regulation.
No person shall have the right to expend any public funds of the municipality
in carrying out any partnership activities authorized by this chapter without
prior approval by the legislative body, nor shall any person have any right
to bind the municipality by contract, agreement or otherwise without prior
and specific approval of the legislative body.